'To Be Clear'
#JodiArias To be clear this PP slides will NOT go back to the jury. Not all of his testimony will be allowed until the other hearing is done— Kitty Boodles (@kittyboodles) March 14, 2013
View ArticleDr. Samuels Is Still Talking
The doctor is still going over his bio. His online bio can be found at: http://svpexpertwitness.com/evaluations.asp
View ArticleDr. Samuels On Interviews
Dr. Samuels is explaining his interview techniques. He said he does not record his interviews but does take notes.
View ArticleGathering Info
Dr. Samuels said he has reviewed the police reports, crime scene photos, newspaper articles and Arias journals.
View ArticleSamuels On Puzzles:
"The more pieces of the puzzle you have, the more complete the image," Dr. Samuels said of the importance of reviewing all available information in the case.
View ArticleOn Arias Interviews:
Dr. Samuels said Arias was not very forthcoming during his initial meetings with her.
View Article'In Control Of Her Feelings'
Dr. Samuels said his initial take on Arias was she had low self esteem and was a pacifist. He said later she became confident and "more in control of her feelings."
View ArticleThe Brain
Dr. Samuels said he has studied the human brain and issues related to memory.
View ArticlePower Point
Dr. Samuels is showing the jury portions of his Power Point presentation that deal with the brain and memory function.
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Fight Vs. Flight
Dr. Samuels talks about fight v flight reaction to stress and how that affects the ability to remember things. #Arias— Michael Kiefer (@michaelbkiefer) March 14, 2013
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On The Brain
"In moments of stress our brain does not allow us to contemplate {actions]," Dr. Samuels said. He added, "That's why some people make very bad choices in relationships ... their emotions overpower...
View ArticleMemory And Stress:
Dr. Samuels is explaining how portions of the brain that regulate memory can shutdown during stressful situations.
View ArticleThe Fog
"During the period of the fight or flight reaction the things we maintain control over are ... fighting back or fleeing the scene ... Some parts of the brain continue in an almost automatic reaction,"...
View Article'Fight Or Flight'
In a fight or flight situation, a persons perception of time is not accurate, Dr. Samuels said.
View ArticleAcute Stress
Dr. Samuels is explaining what acute stress is. "Acute stress usually happens in reaction to something in the environment that causes stress for the individual," he said. More on Acute Stress:...
View Article'Jury Has To Sort Through All Of This'
Jury has to sort through all of this!!! adn they won't get to take the powerpoint presentation to deliberations #jodiarias— Lissette Martinez (@martinezliss) March 14, 2013
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Further Reading On A&C:
Amnesia & Crime: http://www.jaapl.org/content/35/4/469.full.pdf
View ArticleRelevance?
This doc is interesting, I like study of brain function. I just don't see the relevance to the butcher job #JodiArias did to TA's Back&Neck!— Tina Lane (@theblametaker) March 14, 2013
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More On Memory And Stress:
Dr. Samuels is still explaining acute stress and memory loss. Further reading on Acute Stress: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-kinds.aspx
View ArticleArias Tests
Dr. Samuels said he met with Arias 12 times and administered two psychological tests to her.
View ArticlePTSD
The doctor said one test he gave Arias was on post traumatic stress disorder. More on PTSD: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/DS00246
View ArticleArias' PTSD Test
The doctor said the second test he administered was the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory test. More on MCMI: http://psychcentral.com/lib/2011/millon-clinical-multiaxial-inventory-mcmi-iii/
View ArticleDoctor Said Arias Suffers From PTSD
Based on the tests, the doctor said he formed the opinion that Arias suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.
View ArticleOn The Tests:
The print out indicated that #JodiArias responded in an accurate and honest manner during these tests.— WildAboutTrial (@WildAboutTrial) March 14, 2013
View ArticlePTSD Criteria
More on PTSD Criteria: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/pages/dsm-iv-tr-ptsd.asp
View ArticleArias PTSD Test Results:
Dr. Samuels said Arias met the following criteria for PTSD: A1: The person has experienced, witnessed, or been confronted with an event or events that involve actual or threatened death or serious...
View Article'A Little Off'
Nothing against him but Why is he just now realizing some of these things seems a little off #jodiarias— Cali4x4girl (@OCALIGIRL4X4) March 14, 2013
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Bookworm
He is reading out of the book. OMGoodness!! This is Unbelievable! #JodiArias #JuanMartinez #TravisAlexander— Bunny Gurl(@BunnyGurl) March 14, 2013
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